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Malawi has completed the repatriation of its nationals from South Africa, bringing home 56,723 people after four months of mass return transport. Many had laboured in South Africa’s farms and industries since 2019, facing harsh conditions before returning to Malawi’s villages and towns.
Independent and Reuters reports show UK food inflation remains elevated amid geopolitical disruption, drought and energy costs. Forecasts wait on official data; producers urge relief to ease rising bills for households.
Halloween candy sales have fallen 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17, while small bag purchases rise. Costs from cocoa to fuel are pressuring budgets, with non-chocolate candy prices up modestly and shoppers adjusting trips to stores. Analysts say Halloween will remain soft but not doomed.